Category Archives: History

Chez Palmyre Celebrates 100 Years

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Allison Coe

I was lucky enough to attend Chez Palmyre’s 100th birthday party!  This unassuming little restaurant opened in 1926 and now, 100 years later, remains remarkably true to the vision of Palmyre Moni, its namesake. The story begins in 1926 when … Continue reading →

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Nice Carnaval Insider Tips

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Allison Coe

I have a whole page on Insider Carnaval Tips, explaining what’s free (lots!), what’s fun, and what to avoid.  Here are a few extras and excerpts: This year’s theme is ‘Long Live the Queen’, and my favorite float celebrates the … Continue reading →

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Light up your Holidays with Luminiscence

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Allison Coe

Just in time for the holidays: a spectacular all-new immersive light show in the magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica.  Luminiscence: The Celestial Odyssey is a real wow, with ultra-realistic projections, remade precision mapping, a newly curated soundtrack, a live choir, and a … Continue reading →

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Post WWII Nice: Soldier’s Paradise

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Allison Coe

Last year Nice honored August 28, the 80th anniversary of the WWII Liberation of Nice with a week of parades, balls, expositions and fanfare.  This year not so much… So what was happening 80 years ago from THIS year? In … Continue reading →

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Thomas Jefferson’s Favorite Wine

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Allison Coe

Before becoming America’s 3rd President, Thomas Jefferson visited Nice in 1787 when he was the US Ambassador to France.  His trip was focused on finding agricultural innovations that he could employ back in the US, and as such he toured … Continue reading →

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